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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsVeterans Slam Tea Party Politicians For Hijacking Protest Against War Memorial Closures
The original organizers of the veterans march are displeased with the Tea Partys co-opting of their protest. On the Million Vet March homepage, the organizers suggest a local organizer invited Tea Party and birther groups against the wishes of the veterans:
The political agenda put forth by a local organizer in Washington DC was not in alignment with our message. We feel disheartened that some would seek to hijack the narrative for political gain. The core principle is about all Americans honoring Veterans in a peaceful and apolitical manner.
more:http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2013/10/14/2776491/veterans-march-shutdown/
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Veterans Slam Tea Party Politicians For Hijacking Protest Against War Memorial Closures (Original Post)
kpete
Oct 2013
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GeorgeGist
(25,322 posts)1. Well duh ...
the 'million vets' didn't show up.
gopiscrap
(23,763 posts)2. Then they should have had the integrity to tell Cruz and Palin to fuck off
TheCowsCameHome
(40,168 posts)3. ...just don't let them breed when they're doing it.
gopiscrap
(23,763 posts)4. Damn, you made me laugh.